Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10571, Robert Dixson, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Dixon, Robert or. Dixon
S10571
CONTENTS
banded

order to pay Nov. 21. 1836 —
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. March 1838 from 4 Sept 1836 to 4 Sept 1837. age now filed 8 th Nov. 1838.
Utica, N.Y. 20480
Robert Disson Oneida in the State of N.Y.
who was a pri: & team in the Company commanded by Captain Whitney of the Regt commanded by Col. Gulop in the State Troops Conn.
6 months priv: — 20. " 1 1/2 months teamer 6. " 26. "
Inscribed on the Roll of Utica, N.Y. at the rate of 26. Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16. day of Sept r 1833, and sent to A.C. Crary, Clinton, Oneida
Arrears to the 4th of Septem r 33. 65. " Semi-ann. allowances ending 4 Mar. 34. 13. " $ 78. "
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Francis Clerk Book Eo. Vol. 4 — Page 2.
Robert Disson Records corrected Feb. 13/45
Robert Disson Oneida N.Y.

Robert Dufour Niagara County New York No. 221.
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Forwarded by A. H. [unclear] Clinton Niagara County New York

Declaration
By Robert Dixon - in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 -
State of New York
Onida County ss. On this first _____ day of 1833 -
personally appeared before Nathan Kimball Esq. one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County, at the Town of Paris, in said County of Onida Robert Dixon - a resident of Paris in said County - aged seventy nine years - who being first duly sworn according to law - doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 -
That he entered the service of the United States - under the following named officers and served as herein stated; That on the first day of September 1775 - at Groton New London County Connecticut, he enlist, volunteer, as a private in Capt. Parsons' company of Col. Nathan Hale's Parsons' Rifled Battery of Artillery - Brigade of Artillery - of the Continental Army - for the term of three months - as a substitute for John Dixon, the father of this deponent and faithfully served said three months - in service as hereafter mentioned - discharged, at Groton aforesaid - the first day of December 1775 -

That s d deft belies - Washington commanded - that Genl Greene, & Col Ward - were at Gosbury.
That the first of June May 1778: this deft was - ordered into said service - as a private, in Capt William Whitnys' company of Col Nathan Gales' Regt of Inf y - for the term of four months - That he served the full term of said four months, as a private in said company - and was honourably discharged at Groton - the first day of October 1778.
That s d as a private in said company marched first to New London was stationed at New London - two months; and marched from New London, to Rhode Island, and was stationed at Rhode Island the remainder of said term of four months. That Genl Greene commanded at Rhode Island. That s d was at Rhode Island, (on the Island of R. Island) when the French Fleet evacuated New Port.
That the first of June 1776 - this deft stepped on board the row Gally, Hawk, commanded by Capt Thos Stanton. That he served five & one half months - in said Gally, as a sailor and was honourably discharged, at Fort Montgomery the 15 th of November 1776.
That Lieut Baxter, - was Lieut of said Gally. That the Fleet of which the Hawk was one, was subject to the orders of Genl Putnam - while at New York - and attended the movements of the Army - That when the City of New York was taken, several of the row Galleys were captured.

That when the journey to the City of New-York was taken several of the Gullins were captured,
That this deponent, was born at Groton in 1753.
That he has a record of his age.
That he lived at Groton aforesaid - till 1793 - That in 1793 - he removed to his present place of residence - He has resided, at his present residence, till the date hereof.
That he volunteered in 1775 - was ordered into said service in 1778 - and discharged in 1776 - as aforesaid.
That from old age, and the consequent loss of memory - this deponent is unable further to name or detail - the names of officers - in or of events connected with said service than as herein done.
That he recd no written discharge.
That he recd no commission.
That the Rev David Barnes, of Paris and [blank] are persons to whom this deponent is known in his present neighborhood - & who can testify as to his character for truth and veracity - and their belief of his services as a soldier of the re- -volution.
That he has and knows of no other evidence of said services - than that herein, and herewith exhibited.
He hereby relinquishes every claim which to a pension or annuity - except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
In witness whereof the undersigned has hereunto set his hand the day and year aforesaid
Robert Hixson
Walter Kimball Judge of Probate of said court

State of New-York Oneida County, ss:
We David R. Barnes a clergyman residing - in Frankfort in the county of Oneida  Herkimer - and David P. Todd a resident of Paris, Oneida County - - aforesaid, do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Robert Dixon - , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy nine years of age; that he is reported and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution; and that we concur in that opinion.
That we believe, the said report & belief, of said services to be general, and that we have never heard it doubted.
Sworn & Subscribed - This 1 st day of June 1833
David R. Barnes David P. Todd
Nathan Kimball } Judge of Oneida } } common pleas

State of New York Onondaga County, ss.
I Nathan Kimball - one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do hereby certify, that after a careful examination of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above affidavit was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
And I do further certify that David G. Burner, who has subscribed the foregoing certificate, is a clergyman residing in the Town of Frankfort, in the County of Herkimer - and State aforesaid; and that James B. Dods - who has also signed the same, is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
And I do further certify that the said J. B. Dods - is to the said D. G. Burner, an near neighbours of said Dixon. And I do further certify that the said Dixon, is by reason of bodily infirmity, & old age, unable to attend either of the Courts of Record of this County, in Term, without injury to his health and great inconvenience. That said Dixon resides twelve miles from Whitestown, in said County of Onondaga - the nearest place at which the Court of Common Pleas of said County sits to said person and that it is nearly the same distance to Utica.
Nathan Kimball?
Judge of Onondaga Common Pleas

State of New York Onondaga County fr.
I George Brown - Clerk of the County of Onondaga, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Hon. Nathan Kimball, Esq. one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas - of the said County of Onondaga, in the matter of the application of Robert Dizon - for a petition.
I do further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge, and that his signatures, subscribed to the foregoing declaration, certificate & affidavits, are his proper hand writing and genuine.
That I do further certify, that the said Nathan Kimball Esq. was at the time, the foregoing declaration, certificate & affidavits, bear date, one of the Judges of said Common Pleas, and that said Court is a Court of Record.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court, at the Clerk's Office of said County, this 12 th day of July 1833.
Geo. Brown Clerk

December 13, 1935
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BA-J/EEL
Robert Dixson-S.10571
Mr. Thomas W. Dixson 724 Chimes Building Syracuse, New York
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Robert Dixson, S.10571.
A very careful examination of the papers in this claim for pension has been made and the data found are given herein.
Robert Dixson, the son of John, was born in 1753, in Groton, NewLondon County, Connecticut. The name of his mother is not shown.
While a resident of Groton, Connecticut, Robert Dixson volunteered September 1, 1775, served as a substitute for his father, as a private in Colonel Parsons' Connecticut Regiment and was discharged November 1, 1775; on June 1, 1776, he went on board the galley "Shark", Captain Theodore Stanton, and served as a sailor until November 15, 1776, when he was discharged; he enlisted May 1, 1778, served as a private in Captain William Whitney's Company, Colonel Nathan Gallup's Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged October 1, 1778.
In 1793, he moved from Groton, Connecticut, to Paris, Oneida County, New York, where he was living when he was allowed pension on his application executed July 12, 1833.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Robert Dixson (S-10571), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:

Robert Dixson, Certificate No. 20480, issued September 16, 1833, rate $26 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, New York(Union) Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

mmNF
June 16, 1926
Honorable E. Hart Fenn House of Representatives
My dear Mr. Fenn:
In response to your letter, with the enclosed letter of Miss Mary Francis of 101 Elm St., Hartford, Connecticut, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 10571 it appears that Robert Dixson (pensioned Dixon), son of John, was born in 1753 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut.
While a resident of Groton, Connecticut he volunteered September 1, 1775 as a substitute for his father, served as private in Colonel Parsons' Connecticut Regiment and was discharged November 1, 1775.
He enlisted June 1, 1776 as sailor on board the galley "Shark", Captain Theodore Stanton, and served until November 15, 1776 when discharged.
He enlisted May 1, 1778, served as a private in Captain William Whitney's Company, Colonel Nathan Gallup's Connecticut Regiment and was discharged October 1, 1878.
In 1793 he moved from said Groton to Paris, Oneida Coun-

ty, New York where he was allowed pension on his application executed July 12, 1833.
There is no data on file as to his family, other than the reference to his father.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid, and possibly the date of soldier's death, it is suggested that you apply to the Record Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office 1800 E Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data: " Robert Dixon (Dixson), certificate No. 20480, issued September 16, 1833, rate $ 26 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Utica, New York Agency".
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

mmnt
December 21, 1935
Miss Florence E. Seymour 915 Lincoln St., Beatrice, Nebr.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim E. 10571 it appears that Robert Dixson(pensioned Dixon), the son of John, was born in 1753 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut.
While a resident of said Groton he volunteered September 1, 1775 as a substitute for his father, served as private in Colonel Parsons' Connecticut Regiment and was discharged November 1, 1775.
He enlisted June 1, 1776 as sailor on board the "Galley & Shark", Captain Theodore Stanton, and served until November 15, 1776 when discharged.
He enlisted May 1, 1778, served as a private in Captain William Whitney's Company, Colonel Nathan Gailly's Connecticut Regiment and was discharged October 1, 1778.
In 1785 he moved from Groton to Paris, Oneida County, New York where he was allowed pension on his application

executed July 12, 1833.
There is no data on file as to his family, other than the reference to his father.
This Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services, and a careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of John Dixson (or Dixon) the father of the above named Robert.
If you desire the history of any other soldier named John Dixon, please so state furnishing as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and the given name of his widow.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
Dates of death not in AB_

THOMAS W. DIXSON REUBEN JEFFERY
DIXSON & JEFFERY ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW 724 CHIMES BUILDING SYRACUSE, N. Y.
November 15, 1935
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I would like to have a copy of the Revolutionary War pension claim of Robert Dixson (pensioned Dixon) #S10571.
If you will let me know the charge for this I will make immediate remittance.
Yours very truly,
Thos. W. Dixson
TWD:DG

SIXTY-NINTH CONGRESS
E. HART FENN, CONN., CHAIRMAN CLARENCE J. MCLEOD, MICH. JOHN E. RANKIN, MISS. ROBERT L. BACON, N. Y. ARTHUR H. GREENWOOD, IND. HAYS B. WHITE, KANS. GEORGE C. PEERY, VA. LLOYD THURSTON, IOWA RALPH F. LOZIER, MO. WILLIAM R. JOHNSON, ILL. MEYER JACOBSTEIN, N. Y. FREDERICK W. MAGRADY, PA. VIRGIL CHAPMAN, KY. HENRY L. BOWLES, MASS. SAMUEL RUTHERFORD, GA. FLORENCE P. KAHN, CALIF. EDWARD VOIGT, WIS.
J. ROBERT CONROY, CLERK
COMMITTEE ON THE CENSUS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D. C.
Jan. 12, 1926.
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Mr. Scott:-
I enclose herewith letter from Miss Mary Francis of 101 Elm St., Hartford, Connecticut, asking for a copy of the Revolutionary War records of John Dixon and Robert Dixon. If you can give Miss Francis the information she desires please do so, and oblige,
Yours very truly,
EHF.G.
E. Hart Fenn

FLORENCE E. SEYMOUR 915 LINCOLN STREET BEATRICE, NEBRASKA Nov. 14, 1925.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please tell me whether either of the following Revolutionary soldiers received a pension. If he did, will you be kind enough to tell me all you can regarding it, especially when he died, and also whether any children are mentioned.
JOHN DIXON, of Voluntown, Conn, who answered the Lexington alarm in 1775, and who in 1776 enlisted in the 3rd. Battalion of Wadsworth Brigade.
JOHN DIXON, drummer Jan. 1, 1781 to Dec. 31, 1781, in Captain Wells Company, 3rd. Regiment Connecticut Line.
✓ ROBERT DIXSON, a marine from New London County, Conn., who served on the gally "Shark", built at Norwich, Conn.
My Great-great-great Grandfather John Dixon and my Great-great-Grandfather Robert Dixson both lived in New London at Voluntown, County, Conn. ✓ and I am anxious to find out whether they served in the Revolution.
I shall appreciate this information very much and want to thank you in advance for it.
Very truly,
(Miss) Florence E. Seymour
John Dixon, this man's father has no el. for pension, so I need a neg. to that effect & gain her a chance for any other father. She only asked for the father of Robt.

June 17 '96 paid pensed to Mrs C E not Crabbe NYC - JMB
See Inw 14949
1935-Dec. 21-Hist. to Miss Florence E. Seymour - MMST
1926-June 16-Hist. to Hon. E. Hart Linn for Miss Mary Francis - MMST
1935-Dec 13-List to Thos. A. Dixon. Est.
Reuben
10571 INVALID.
File No. 10,571
Robert Dixon ★
Prin. Rev. War.
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. A, Page 97
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Robert Dixon ★ Feb 13/05 Records corrected.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
April 17 th , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1833 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Robert Dixon, _____ a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N.Y. Agency, at the rate of Twenty six Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept., 1837, to the 4 th March, 1838. 6 months.
Respectfully, yours,
William B. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Nov. 2. 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Robert Dixon a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany N.Y. Agency, at the rate of Twenty six Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1852 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1836 to the 4. Sept. 1837
Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parrish
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.